Chef's Garden Catering & Events
11193 St Johns Industrial Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Catering · License 2613615
What drove the grade
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Some tags not marked with last date served
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operator using quaternary for sanitizing and has no test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Operator unable to find device. Inspector use state issue device during inspection
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jamey Evoniuk with expired certification on 10-7-26 and has upcoming class schedule to take
Fixed on the spot
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 25 food handler employees with 8 having manager certification that is not expired but 17 having no proof of employees food handler training and hired over 60 days.
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee open can drink on prep table during food preparation. Manager discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employees preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint. Employees with facial beard preparing food in kitchen with no beard guard
Repeat violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employees prepping food in kitchen with watch on wrist
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Under dish machine. Manager place back
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.